China’s livestream e-commerce industry has experienced explosive growth in recent years, which has revolutionized traditional retail models by combining information dissemination, real-time interaction, instant purchasing and even the entertainment.
In the first three quarters of 2024, total retail sales in China amounted to 35.36 trillion yuan, up 3.3 percent year-on-year. Over the same period, online retail…
Authors | Andy See, José Moscati
In April 2025, US President Trump issued Executive Orders 14257 and 14259, announcing the imposition of a 10% reciprocal tariff on several countries and regions, including Brazil, effective 5 April. An additional 10% reciprocal tariff will be applied to certain countries and regions from 9 April (notably, the reciprocal…
Tracey Tang and Art Dicker
Artificial intelligence has become a central pillar of China in its drive to become an advanced economy. The development of AI has enjoyed tremendous government support, benefitting from a large population and data collected in China through various digital platforms. As such, China has been at the forefront of adopting…
Following the liquidation order from the Hong Kong High Court on January 29, 2024, against China Evergrande Group Corporation, on September 12, 2024, China Evergrande Group filed a liquidation petition for its wholly owned subsidiary, CEG Holdings (BVI) Limited, which has been scheduled a hearing on February 17, 2025. In the liquidation process of a…
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Deep synthesis (“DS”) technology is a widely used application in the field of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and a variety of scenarios, particularly in audio and video production, media communication and information services. For instance, using AI technology to “resurrect” dead people on digital gadgets is becoming a business as shown during the Qingming Festival in 2024.[1] But whether the technology and related business…
A Note providing an overview of the legal framework governing AI ethics in China. The Note examines the role of governmental and non-governmental organisations, addresses key ethical issues such as privacy, transparency, bias, and accountability, and discusses China’s participation in global AI governance initiatives. It covers professional responsibility in AI development, AI-induced negligence, and challenges…
— A Brief Analysis on the AI Safety Governance Framework
1. Background and Structure of AI Framework
On September 9, 2024, the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity of Standardization Administration of China (“TC260”) has promulgated the AI[1] Safety Governance Framework (V1.0) (the “AI Framework), which aims to implement the Global AI Governance Initiative…
1. Trends and Overview
1.1 Sanctions Market
In the past 12 months, the sanctions sector has undergone significant changes and growth, with a notable increase in US sanctions imposed on Chinese companies. This surge reflects the escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and China. The US has broadened its scope of sanctions to include more…
— A Brief Analysis on the List of Typical Application Scenarios of Artificial Intelligence for Drug Governance
1. Introduction and Background
On June 18, 2024, the National Medical Products Administration of People’s Republic of China issued the List of Typical Application Scenarios of Artificial Intelligence for Drug Governance (the “List”), presenting fifteen application scenarios that…
Interpretation of the Guidelines on Antitrust Compliance for Undertakings (Draft for Public Comments)
On September 18, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) released the Guidelines on Antitrust Compliance for Undertakings. On March 21, 2024, SAMR released a draft for public comments of the revised Guidelines on Antitrust Compliance for Undertakings (the “New Compliance…
